Consultant, Crisis Communications

About the Role

We provide our clients with a comprehensive view of strategic communications that leverages our integrated suite of services, including financial communications, corporate reputation, transaction communications and public affairs in all the major markets around the world. The Crisis & Litigation team supports clients in navigating complex, fast-moving situations through strategic communications.

A successful Consultant is confident in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and brings precision, adaptability, and a strong attention to detail. Candidates must be able to build strong relationships with colleagues, adapt to varying work styles and remain open to diverse perspectives to enhance work processes, address client needs and contribute to firm development, as applicable. Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Client Delivery
  • Develop a basic understanding of each client's business, industry, and key stakeholders
  • Stay up-to-date on key media trends and keep clients apprised of new developments
  • Conduct thorough, accurate research to support client projects and deliverables, including succinct issue briefings for senior team leaders
  • Support client teams to deliver high-quality work in a timely manner that aligns with business objectives
  • Draft a range of client materials, such as internal communications, stakeholder messaging and presentations under the guidance of senior team members
  • Partner with professionals and senior leaders to address client needs and concerns
• Business Development
  • Collaborate with colleagues and provide tactical support to team members as needed, including conducting research for and developing new business pitches
  • Support the development of new service offerings that address emerging needs in the market
  • Demonstrate a high level of integrity and proactively ask questions to ensure responsible management of firm and client data

In this role, you will leverage communications strategies to reach an array of stakeholder groups (employees, customers, suppliers, regulators and other third parties), ensuring that client messages are delivered clearly and effectively throughout the lifecycle of a crisis. You will work closely with our professionals and senior leaders across FTI’s Crisis communications practice, spanning areas such as litigation, complex issues management, cybersecurity & data privacy, government investigations, employment issues, operational incidents and crisis preparedness.

How You’ll Grow

Direct access to leadership with defined long-term career planning will ensure you continue to develop your skills as a communications and change management practitioner. This position also allows the unique opportunity to partner with internal teams in various specialty areas to tackle a myriad of high visibility client challenges across industries. With an emphasis on a collaborative team approach, we all learn from each other as we share diverse perspectives and ways of working to best meet client challenges and continue to grow the firm.

Under the guidance of an assigned coach and informal mentorship, you will have the opportunity to hone your skills and explore your interests while receiving encouragement and feedback in support of your professional development and goals. You will also find support from Employee Resource Groups, affinity groups dedicated to cultivating a safe and inclusive company environment.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• 1+ years of experience in communications and/or another related field (public relations, journalism, politics, business, etc.)
• Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s) as needed
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills
• The ability to multi-task (e.g., managing priorities between multiple client assignments)
• Ability to stay well organized, meet deadlines and manage time effectively
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to establish positive relationships with a wide variety of individuals
• Proficient skills in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• A high level of integrity and sensitivity to confidential information

Pay

Minimum Pay: $68,000
Maximum Pay: $91,000

The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.